Sirmione

Once the destination of choice for the ancient Roman elite, Sirmione is now an incredibly well-preserved historic town and one of Lake Garda’s most historic attractions (human settlements date back to the 5th millennia BC). Located on a peninsula on the southern edge of the lake, Sirmione is surrounded on three sides by water and only connected to the mainland by the 13th-century Scaliger Castle’s drawbridge. Ferries connect the towns of Lake Garda to the commune, where some of the most striking Roman ruins (Catullo’s Grotto, the remains of a massive villa located on the tip of the peninsula) are located. Indagare members can contact the Bookings Team to arrange a guided hike.